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Managing a Respiratory Disorder: Tips for Patients and Families

Managing A Respiratory Disorder: Tips For Patients And Families

It’s hard to struggle for breath. Unfortunately, respiratory disorders can affect your respiratory function (the ability to breathe) and your pulmonary function (how well lungs work). Importantly, the respiratory system takes in oxygen from the air and removes extra carbon dioxide, a vital task needed for every organ in your body. Interestingly, respiratory disorders, often referred to as chronic lung diseases, usually develop slowly but can worsen over time. Managing a respiratory disorder must involve the patient, his/her Family, and a qualified team of medical professionals.

Continue reading Managing a Respiratory Disorder: Tips for Patients and Families at ZaggoCare.

Roberta Carson President of Zaggo, Inc.

I started Zaggo, a nonprofit organization, to help patients and family caregivers manage illnesses and injuries, after caring for my teenage son Zachary during his 27-month battle with terminal brain cancer. My caregiving experience led to a passion for helping patients and family caregivers be engaged, empowered members of their medical teams to help them get the best healthcare and outcomes possible.

I have won several awards for my work, including a recent "Visionary Award" from Caregiving.com, and a "Website of the Year Caring Award" from Caregiving Years Training Academy.

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